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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.76, 4,142.82 and 2,297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.76, 4,142.82 and 2,297.48 is: 3,167.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.76 : 4,142.82 = 2,297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.76/4,142.82 = 2,297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.76x = 4,142.82 × 2,297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.76x = 9,518,046.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,518,046.09/3,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.66

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